[NFB-Conventions] 2024 NFB of KY State Convention

[David Andrews]

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>SAVE THE DATE
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>You are cordially invited to attend the 77th 
>annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky!
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>The National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky 
>will hold its seventy-seventh   annual 
>convention Thursday October 31st through Sunday   November 3rd
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>at the Hilton Garden Inn Northeast
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>9850 Park Plaza Ave Louisville, KY 40241.
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>This year we will kick off the convention on 
>Thursday evening October 31st with our first 
>ever senior summit! This event is open to 
>individuals fifty-five and older and is limited 
>to 20 participants, so be sure to register early 
>for convention if you want to attend this event. 
>Friday morning we will convene for our 12th 
>annual technology symposium hosted by our 
>technology assistance division. During this 
>event we will focus on all things technology 
>related. At the conclusion of the symposium our 
>Technology Assistance Division will hold its 
>annual business meeting and election of 
>officers. Following the Technology Symposium the 
>rejuvenated Sports and Recreation Group is 
>planning fun and interactive activities for 
>you.  Later in the evening, all Parents and 
>children are invited to attend the fun filled 
>pizza and pool party hosted by the Blind Parents 
>& Parents of Blind Children group.
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>Our resolutions committee will meet to finalize 
>the resolutions that will be voted on by the 
>assembled convention during general session. 
>Friday night will finish off with a social event 
>sure to entertain individuals of all ages!
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>Our General sessions will be called to order on 
>Saturday morning with a brief introduction by 
>our National Representative and we will hear 
>personal stories from people who have unique 
>experiences befitting the theme of this year’s 
>convention “Going for the Gold: Building your 
>tool kit to live the life you want”.  During 
>the afternoon session we will hear reports from 
>our affiliate president and national 
>representative as well as other speakers and blindness related topics.
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>Please plan to join us for the highlight of our 
>convention, the annual banquet on Saturday 
>evening where we will hear an inspiring address 
>from our national representative, Marilyn Green, 
>president of the National Federation of the 
>Blind of Illinois and the newly elected 
>secretary of the National Federation of the 
>Blind.  In addition, we will celebrate 
>individuals in our affiliate with awards and scholarships.
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>We will conclude our convention on Sunday 
>morning with our final general session where we 
>will hold our annual business meeting, vote on 
>resolutions, and hold elections for our executive officers.
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>Hotel reservations may be made now by calling 
>the hotel directly at (502) 423-0018. Please let 
>them know you will be attending the NFB of 
>Kentucky State Convention to take advantage of 
>our group room rate. Registration information 
>for convention to follow in the coming weeks.
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>We look forward to seeing you there!
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>Respectfully,
>Angela Henderson
>President, National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky
>Phone: (606) 694-5096
>Website: nfbky.org
>Pronouns: she, her, hers